The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Theatre Royal Brighton
until 4th October.
Book by: Joe Tracz
Music & lyrics by: Rib Rokicki
Duration: 2h30 (inc interval)
Few things make me feel nostalgic of my teenage years: iPods, MTV Rocks, flip phones… and Percy Jackson. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordanwas one of my favourite novels as a teen. It was fun, adventurous, and inspiring, and I still think fondly of it more than a decade later.
The Percy Jackson Musical delivered on the same promise: it’s a thrilling and exciting ride for our protagonists and audience alike. It’s perfect for the adults that want to re-live a story from their youth, and for the kids who have the joy of experiencing it for the very first time.
Percy Jackson is 16, and has just been kicked out of school, again. He just doesn’t seem to fit in, anywhere. That is until his mom sends him to Halfblood Camp, where he discovers he is the son of the Greek God Poseidon, God of the sea. However, things don’t get any easier for Percy. Him and his two closest friends, Grover and Annabeth, are soon sent on a dangerous quest to stop a world-ending war between the Gods…
The musical was nothing short of mesmerising. It was an explosion of colours and magic that took my imagination to newfound heights. Each scene was perfectly designed, unique and creative. The use of lights and visuals created a world of their own on the stage, carrying us anywhere from the depths of the sea to the frightening underworld, a journey filled with scary monsters and powerful magic.
The performances were captivating, fun, and incredibly entertaining. The actors’ talent shone especially bright thanks to incredible music composition and dance choreography. It made me want to jump on stage and dance along!
All in all, The Lightning Thief is a show I cannot recommend enough. It made me forget I was sitting in a theatre seat. It made me feel like a kid again, which is so rare and so special.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is currently playing at Theatre Royal until 4th October.
Reviewer: Roberta Guarini
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